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Praxis Middle School English Language Arts (5047)
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About this exam
The Praxis Middle School English Language Arts (5047) is a teacher licensure assessment for candidates preparing to teach English language arts at the middle school level. States and licensing agencies may require it as part of their certification process; requirements and accepted scores vary by jurisdiction. The test assesses subject knowledge and skills relevant to teaching ELA rather than serving as a general college admission exam. Confirm current requirements with your state educator-licensure authority and review ETS test information for the 2027–2028 cycle.
The Praxis 5047 is a computer-delivered test with selected-response and constructed-response questions. ETS lists a two-hour testing time, with 90 selected-response questions and two constructed-response questions. Its content includes reading, language use and vocabulary, writing, speaking and listening, and English language arts instruction. Review close reading and textual evidence, literary genres and structure, poetry and figurative language, and drama and performance texts. Preparation should include both content review and practice explaining your reasoning clearly under timed conditions.
How to prepare for the Praxis Middle School English Language Arts test
- Map your review to the current ETS test outline, then focus extra time on areas where you have gaps, such as close reading, vocabulary, poetry analysis, or drama.
- Practice analyzing unfamiliar literary and informational passages, supporting interpretations with textual evidence, and completing constructed responses within a set time.
- Use the current ETS Study Companion and sample questions to learn the test format; check your state licensure agency’s requirements for any additional certification steps.
FAQ
Who takes the Praxis Middle School English Language Arts (5047)?
It is taken by prospective middle school English language arts teachers when required by their state or licensing pathway. Eligibility and certification requirements vary, so check with the relevant state educator-licensure agency.
What is the format of the Praxis 5047?
ETS lists a two-hour computer-delivered test with 90 selected-response questions and two constructed-response questions. Check the current ETS materials for the latest test details.
What subjects are covered on the Praxis Middle School ELA exam?
The assessment covers reading; language use and vocabulary; writing, speaking, and listening; and ELA instruction. Related study areas include textual evidence, literary forms and structure, poetry, figurative language, and drama.